Councillor Peter Brazier

Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet decided on 28/07/2026 to approve recommended changes to the Council's Capital Programme. These changes included £10.794m of additions, £4.116m of removals, a £0.037m transfer to contingency, a £0.115m release from contingency, and a £30.707m reprofile into future years.

Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet noted the Q1 Budget Management Report 2026-27 on 28/07/2026. The Cabinet approved investment proposals, changes to Fees and Charges, and budget changes for Grants.

Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet decided on 28/07/2026 to endorse investment into two projects. The Cabinet approved £2.25m for the National Autonomy & Drone Innovation Centre (NADIC) and £2m for the Robert Bosch Centre for Innovation and Excellence. Authority was delegated to the Service Director for Economy, Investment & Regeneration, in consultation with the Leader, to sign these funding agreements.

The Cabinet approved the Better Lives Strategy 2026 – 2031 on 28/07/2026. The strategy provides a framework for residents to live well in their communities with minimal reliance on long term support. An action plan is in place to support delivery and will be updated annually.

The Cabinet of Buckinghamshire Council noted and endorsed the Buckinghamshire Director of Public Health Annual Report 2026 on 28/07/2026. The report, titled 'Buckinghamshire’s Building Blocks: A Blueprint for Better Health & Wellbeing', focused on preventing ill-health and improving resident wellbeing.